No 'silencing' talk: Steve Smith breaks from Cummins' playbook before India semis
2 weeks, 1 day ago

No 'silencing' talk: Steve Smith breaks from Cummins' playbook before India semis

India Today  

Australia captain Steve Smith took a different approach from Pat Cummins, refraining from making bold statements in the lead-up to the Champions Trophy semi-final against India in Dubai on Tuesday. The fast bowler backed up his words as Australia delivered a clinical performance, defeating favourites India to claim the coveted one-day trophy at the world's biggest stadium, packed to the rafters with blue shirts. India vs Australia semi-final: Preview | Updates "Yeah, I don't really have a message, to be honest. While India captain Rohit Sharma played down the advantage, Smith said he is focused on Australia's plans for what is expected to be a sluggish pitch in Dubai.

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Steve Smith Breaks Silence on India’s ‘Unfair’ Dubai Advantage After IND v AUS semifinal
2 weeks ago

Steve Smith Breaks Silence on India’s ‘Unfair’ Dubai Advantage After IND v AUS semifinal

The Hindu  

Australia captain Steve Smith steered clear of commenting on India’s Dubai advantage at the Champions Trophy following the four-wicket defeat in the semifinal on Tuesday. Asked about India’s advantage, Smith said he was not “buying into it”, though he noted the Dubai wicket suited their game. “India obviously played some really good cricket here,” Smith told the post-match press conference. …

Cricket-Australia skipper Smith not buying into India's Dubai advantage
2 weeks ago

Cricket-Australia skipper Smith not buying into India's Dubai advantage

Hindustan Times  

March 5 - Australia captain Steve Smith steered clear of commenting on India's Dubai advantage at the Champions Trophy following the four-wicket defeat to the south Asians in the semi-final. Cricket-Australia skipper Smith not buying into India's Dubai advantage India alone have been spared travel in the ODI tournament, having refused to play in host nation Pakistan, citing security concerns. …

Steve Smith on India's Dubai advantage theory: Not buying into it
2 weeks ago

Steve Smith on India's Dubai advantage theory: Not buying into it

India Today  

Steve Smith refused to ‘buy into’ the theories around India getting an advantage of playing at the same venue in Dubai throughout their campaign in the Champions Trophy 2025. On Tuesday, March 4, Smith’s Australia crashed out of the mega event after losing to India by four wickets in the first semi-final. | IND vs AUS semi-final Highlights | Smith …

India vs Travis Head, not Australia: Fans start meme fest ahead of semi-final
2 weeks, 1 day ago

India vs Travis Head, not Australia: Fans start meme fest ahead of semi-final

India Today  

As India gear up to face their familiar rivals Australia in yet another ICC event, this time in the Champions Trophy semi-final, fans are anticipating something big from Australian opener Travis Head. India will take on a revamped Australia side in the Champions Trophy semi-final, led by stand-in skipper Steve Smith in the absence of Pat Cummins. However, the real …

Steve Smith brings Dubai talk ahead of semi-final against Rohit Sharma and Co: 'India played all their games here'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Steve Smith brings Dubai talk ahead of semi-final against Rohit Sharma and Co: 'India played all their games here'

Hindustan Times  

The chorus continues to grow regarding India having a significant advantage of playing at just one venue in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. Ahead of the semi-final against India, Australia captain Steve Smith refrained from giving a definitive answer regarding the advantage bit. Australia and South Africa had travelled to Dubai before India's last Group A match against New …

Steve Smith hints repeat of 2023 World Cup final nightmare awaits India in semis: ‘Spoke to groundsman just now…’
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Steve Smith hints repeat of 2023 World Cup final nightmare awaits India in semis: ‘Spoke to groundsman just now…’

Hindustan Times  

The chorus continues to grow regarding India having a significant advantage of playing at just one venue in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. Ahead of the semi-final against India, Australia captain Steve Smith refrained from giving a definitive answer regarding the advantage bit. For the uninitiated, the 2023 ODI World Cup final pitch in Ahmedabad was also a similar …

Champions Trophy: India have huge advantage playing at same ground, says Cummins
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy: India have huge advantage playing at same ground, says Cummins

The Hindu  

Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins believes India have a "huge advantage" to be based in Dubai for the ongoing Champions Trophy while other sides criss-cross Pakistan for their group games in the tournament being held under a 'hybrid model'. "I think it's good in that the tournament can go on, but obviously it does give them a huge advantage playing …

India getting huge advantage by playing at same venue: Pat Cummins
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India getting huge advantage by playing at same venue: Pat Cummins

India Today  

Australia captain Pat Cummins believes that India has a distinct advantage in the Champions Trophy because they are playing at just one venue. Speaking to Yahoo Australia ahead of Australia's group stage game against South Africa on Tuesday, February 25, Cummins said that India is a strong team, and playing at just one venue gives them the upper hand. Champions …

Pat Cummins slams Australian paper for fabricating quote on India in Champions Trophy
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pat Cummins slams Australian paper for fabricating quote on India in Champions Trophy

India Today  

Fast bowler Pat Cummins has slammed an Australian newspaper for fabricating his words about India and the Champions Trophy. Code Cricket, in a tweet on Tuesday, February 25, alleged that Cummins called out the unfair advantage given to India by the ICC in the Champions Trophy. Cummins allegedly called the Champions Trophy a farce and said that teams should not …

After missing Champions Trophy, Pat Cummins targets IPL 2025 return
3 weeks, 5 days ago

After missing Champions Trophy, Pat Cummins targets IPL 2025 return

India Today  

Australian skipper Pat Cummins has revealed his plans to make a comeback in time for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 after being sidelined from the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy due to an ankle injury. Australia have faced significant injury setbacks leading up to the Champions Trophy, with several key players missing out. Despite concerns regarding his availability, Cummins was …

Steve Smith ready to captain Australia in Champions Trophy in absence of Pat Cummins
1 month, 1 week ago

Steve Smith ready to captain Australia in Champions Trophy in absence of Pat Cummins

India Today  

Stand-in Australia Test captain Steve Smith said that he is ready to captain Australia in case Pat Cummins is forced to skip the tournament due to an ankle injury. Speaking ahead of the 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka, Smith said that he loves to captain in the subcontinent and would be looking forward to the challenge. Smith also updated on …

Injured Cummins set to miss Australia’s ICC Champions Trophy bid
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Injured Cummins set to miss Australia’s ICC Champions Trophy bid

Al Jazeera  

Australia captain Pat Cummins doubtful to lead his team at the ICC event in Pakistan due to injury and personal reasons. Australia captain Pat Cummins is “hugely unlikely” for the Champions Trophy because of injury while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt, coach Andrew McDonald says. “Patty is hugely unlikely, which is a bit of shame, and we’ve …

Steve Smith in line to captain Australia in Champions Trophy as Pat Cummins injury concerns roll on
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith in line to captain Australia in Champions Trophy as Pat Cummins injury concerns roll on

ABC  

Australia face the prospect of playing the Champions Trophy without two of their "big-three" pacemen as Steve Smith rockets into favouritism to assume the 50-over captaincy. Coach Andrew McDonald has also confirmed fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is still "battling" the side injury that curtailed his home Test summer and ruled him out for Sri Lanka. Both Cummins and Hazlewood were …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Cummins lauds teammates for ‘huge win’, hints at missing Sri Lanka tour
2 months, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Cummins lauds teammates for ‘huge win’, hints at missing Sri Lanka tour

The Hindu  

A wide grin plastered on his face, Pat Cummins strode into the press-conference hall at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. I felt it was kind of see-sawing throughout the whole series, so to finish it at 3-1 and to hold the trophy is an amazing feeling.” Reflecting on the last few months, Cummins said: “We grew up watching Test …

Australia's triumph over India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy stands as the defining moment of the Pat Cummins era
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia's triumph over India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy stands as the defining moment of the Pat Cummins era

ABC  

The lunch break might have been the worst part. The morning had been frenetic, maintaining the breakneck speed with which Australia and India had played this entire Test, but when winning time arrived it felt like the world stopped turning. Each and every one of the 162 runs Australia required for a win, to earn the right to lift the …

Captain fantastic: Pat Cummins steps up to haunt India again
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Captain fantastic: Pat Cummins steps up to haunt India again

India Today  

Pat Cummins has come back to haunt India, yet again. Last year, under Cummins, Australia defeated India in two world finals: the World Test Championship, followed by the ODI World Cup in front of a packed house at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. On Monday, Cummins gave India another major jolt, pushing Rohit Sharma’s men on the brink of …

Captain fantastic: Pat Cummins steps up to haunt India again
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Captain fantastic: Pat Cummins steps up to haunt India again

India Today  

Pat Cummins has come back to haunt India, yet again. Last year, under Cummins, Australia defeated India in two world finals: the World Test Championship, followed by the ODI World Cup in front of a packed house at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. On Monday, Cummins gave India another major jolt, pushing Rohit Sharma’s men on the brink of …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Win over India at Melbourne at par with Edgbaston victory in Ashes, says Cummins
2 months, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Win over India at Melbourne at par with Edgbaston victory in Ashes, says Cummins

The Hindu  

Bagging crucial wickets and delivering critical runs, Pat Cummins has been in the thick of things. Yeah, Edgbaston was pretty special and I reckon this is pretty much on par,” Cummins said while reflecting on the latest triumph. We love playing at home, we love Tests and this was one of the bigger ones.” Talking about the strategy for the …

IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Why Australia were smart to not declare on Day 4 at MCG
2 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Why Australia were smart to not declare on Day 4 at MCG

India Today  

Australia put in an excellent rearguard action on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test match, to recover from a top-order failure. Speaking after the game, former India head coach Ravi Shastri analysed the Day 4 play and said that there might be a delicate and yet masterful plan as to why Australia captain Pat Cummins did not declare the …

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Pat Cummins stopped short of fifty by Nitish Kumar Reddy’s stunning catch
2 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Pat Cummins stopped short of fifty by Nitish Kumar Reddy’s stunning catch

Live Mint  

Australia captain Pat Cummins led from the front as he and Steve Smith piled the pressure on the Indian bowlers on day two of the Boxing Day Test. Cummins scored 49 runs off 63 balls to take Australia past the 400-run mark in Melbourne and take his side to a dominant position in the match. Cummins was eventually undone by …

AUS vs IND: India bowling coach rues lack of support for Jasprit Bumrah at Gabba
3 months ago

AUS vs IND: India bowling coach rues lack of support for Jasprit Bumrah at Gabba

India Today  

India bowling coach Morne Morkel expressed disappointment with the team's inability to execute their bowling plans effectively, leading to a costly Day 2 in the ongoing Brisbane Test against Australia on December 15. Despite a stellar five-wicket haul from Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian bowling unit struggled to contain Australia’s batters, specifically Travis Head and Steve Smith, allowing the hosts to …

'Pat Cummins absolutely delighted': Rohit Sharma draws flak for decision to bowl in Brisbane Test
3 months ago

'Pat Cummins absolutely delighted': Rohit Sharma draws flak for decision to bowl in Brisbane Test

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This decision did not please former England skipper Michael Vaughan as he said that Australia and Pat Cummins would be more than happy to have lost the toss and asked to bat first. India will …

'Pat Cummins absolutely delighted': Rohit Sharma draws flak for decision to bowl in Brisbane Test
3 months ago

'Pat Cummins absolutely delighted': Rohit Sharma draws flak for decision to bowl in Brisbane Test

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This decision did not please former England skipper Michael Vaughan as he said that Australia and Pat Cummins would be more than happy to have lost the toss and asked to bat first. India will …

AUS vs IND 2024: Cummins backs Steve Smith to come good in series against India
3 months ago

AUS vs IND 2024: Cummins backs Steve Smith to come good in series against India

The Hindu  

Games starting at 0-0, is a cliche that has recurred in most pre-match press conferences out here Down Under. The scoreboard starts at 0-0, so the venue isn’t relevant any more.” In a topsy-turvy series so far, there has been some criticism of both Cummins and Rohit Sharma. Some of it isn’t.” Cummins stressed that Josh Hazlewood will replace Scott …

Australia vs India: Pat Cummins backs Steve Smith to find form after early struggles
3 months ago

Australia vs India: Pat Cummins backs Steve Smith to find form after early struggles

India Today  

Australian captain Pat Cummins has backed vice captain Steve Smith to rediscover his form ahead of the third Test against India, which begins in Brisbane on December 14. The Australian vice captain's recent struggles include a top score of just 17 in his last six Test innings. Comparisons have been drawn between Smith's current series against India and the 2020–21 …

‘Controlled aggression’ from captain Cummins propelled Australia to series-levelling win in Adelaide, says former ‘keeper Gilchrist
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Controlled aggression’ from captain Cummins propelled Australia to series-levelling win in Adelaide, says former ‘keeper Gilchrist

The Hindu  

Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist said that the ‘controlled aggression’ of captain Pat Cummins spurred Australia to a series-levelling win in the Adelaide pink-ball Test against India. “You could see just through his celebrations that… every wicket that he took he was more aggressive in his celebration,” Gilchrist said on Fox Cricket’s The Follow-on podcast. “They were just a unit, …

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Head took the game out of India’s hands within a session or so, says Cummins
3 months, 1 week ago

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Head took the game out of India’s hands within a session or so, says Cummins

The Hindu  

Satisfaction over a job well done was evident when Pat Cummins spoke to the media at the Adelaide Oval here on Sunday. I was pretty excited, more so than normal.” Cummins was equally quick to praise his pace-mates: “It was a herculean effort from Starc and Scotty on the first day. It was hot, close to 40 degrees, it was …

Indian batters crumble yet again as Australia level Test series with 10-wicket win in Adelaide pink-ball Test
3 months, 1 week ago

Indian batters crumble yet again as Australia level Test series with 10-wicket win in Adelaide pink-ball Test

Firstpost  

Pat Cummins collected 5/57 as Australia bowled India out for 175 in their second innings early on Day 3, leaving their batters just 19 to level the five-match series with three games to go. Australia bundled India out for a modest 175, with the Rohit Sharma-led visitors adding just 47 runs for their remaining five wickets in the morning session …

Cummins heaps praise on Travis Head's Adelaide Test knock, reacts on Siraj fight
3 months, 1 week ago

Cummins heaps praise on Travis Head's Adelaide Test knock, reacts on Siraj fight

India Today  

Australia skipper Pat Cummins showered praise on Travis Head for his game-changing performance in the Adelaide Test, crediting the batter’s explosive 140 off 141 in the second innings for tilting the game decisively in Australia’s favor. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Cummins acknowledged the significance of Head’s counterattacking innings, highlighting how it applied relentless pressure on the Indian bowlers, …

Australia vs India quick hits: Pat Cummins offers timely reminder of his class as Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head silence critics
3 months, 1 week ago

Australia vs India quick hits: Pat Cummins offers timely reminder of his class as Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head silence critics

ABC  

Pat Cummins offered a timely reminder of his class with the ball and his teammates wasted no time clapping back at criticism, while Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj settled a mini feud. Siraj accuses Head of lying after fiery encounter One of the talking points from day two was Mohammed Siraj's fiery send-off for Australia's centurion Travis Head, who returned …

India vs Australia 2nd Test: We try not to notice and just go about our things, says Cummins
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Australia 2nd Test: We try not to notice and just go about our things, says Cummins

The Hindu  

A quiet optimism and a hint of irritation were evident as Pat Cummins spoke to the media at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday. Stressing that he and his men were in a good space ahead of the second Test, the host skipper said: “Look, the team is great, we have prepared like we always do and there is a great …

‘One Last Thing To Tick Off’: Pat Cummins Determined To Conquer Border-Gavaskar Trophy Despite Loss In Perth
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘One Last Thing To Tick Off’: Pat Cummins Determined To Conquer Border-Gavaskar Trophy Despite Loss In Perth

ABP News  

Adelaide: He has won the ODI World Cup along with the coveted Ashes multiple times but the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India remains the "one last" unchecked item in the bucket list of Australian skipper Pat Cummins, who is quite confident of doing it this time around despite the opening Test debacle. The pacer is determined to change this stat despite …

IND vs AUS, 1st Test: Cummins denies rift between batters and bowlers after loss, calls Australia a “tight group”
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS, 1st Test: Cummins denies rift between batters and bowlers after loss, calls Australia a “tight group”

The Hindu  

Pat Cummins had a smile that never reached his eyes. “It does hurt, but India played well,” the Australian skipper said. From bowling out India for 150 and then watching the first Test slip from his grasp, Cummins had a lot to process internally: “India bowled well on that first day and that got them back. Jaiswal, Rahul and Kohli …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy first Test in Perth: Australian captain Pat Cummins press conference after loss against India
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy first Test in Perth: Australian captain Pat Cummins press conference after loss against India

The Hindu  

Pat Cummins had a smile that never reached his eyes. “It does hurt but India played well,” the Australian skipper said. From bowling out India for 150 and then watching the first Test slip from his grasp, Cummins had a lot to process internally: “India bowled well on that first day and that got them back. Jaiswal, Rahul and Kohli …

Australia 'well off the mark', says Cummins after Perth drubbing
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia 'well off the mark', says Cummins after Perth drubbing

Hindustan Times  

By Joel Dubber Australia 'well off the mark', says Cummins after Perth drubbing PERTH, Australia, - Australia were well off the pace in Perth and have plenty to work on before the second test in Adelaide, captain Pat Cummins said after a 295-run thumping by India in the first test on Monday. When a team declares on you, it's never …

Excuse me, Cummins: Australia captain forgets presentation during chat with Bumrah
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Excuse me, Cummins: Australia captain forgets presentation during chat with Bumrah

India Today  

Australia captain Pat Cummins hilariously forgot about the post-match presentation after the Perth Test match on Monday, 25 November. Cummins was asked difficult questions by Gilchrist after Australia's first ever Test match defeat at the Optus Stadium. AUS vs IND, 1st Test: Match Report Asked about the batting frailties of the Australian side, Cummins said that the unit had a …

Steve Smith 'modern-day enigma', got a perfect delivery from Jasprit Bumrah: Hayden
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith 'modern-day enigma', got a perfect delivery from Jasprit Bumrah: Hayden

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden hailed India captain Jasprit Bumrah for his perfect delivery to dismiss India’s nemesis Steve Smith on Day 1 of the first Test against Australia in Perth. At the end of the day’s play, Hayden spoke about Bumrah’s dismissal of the former Australia captain and hailed him for his ‘genius planning’. He further called Smith’s dismissal …

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: IPL auction won’t be a distraction, says Cummins
3 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: IPL auction won’t be a distraction, says Cummins

The Hindu  

There is a quiet confidence innate to Pat Cummins. Striding into the press conference hall wearing his worn-out baggy green cap at the Optus Stadium here on Thursday, the Australian skipper hoped that his men would wrest back the elusive Border-Gavaskar Trophy. We know India is right up there with one of the best teams in the world, so we …

IND vs AUS: Pat Cummins wary of Indian challenge in BGT, makes special mention for SRH teammate before Perth Test
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Pat Cummins wary of Indian challenge in BGT, makes special mention for SRH teammate before Perth Test

Live Mint  

Not winning a Border-Gavaskar Trophy in the last 10 years doesn't bother Pat Cummins too much as the Australian captain welcomed the Indian challenge on Thursday ahead of the first Test in Perth. Interestingly, both Australia and India will be led by fast bowling captains, a rare view probably for the first time in several decades. While Cummins will lead …

IND vs AUS: Pat Cummins wary of Indian challenge in BGT, makes special mention for SRH teammate before Perth Test
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Pat Cummins wary of Indian challenge in BGT, makes special mention for SRH teammate before Perth Test

Live Mint  

Not winning a Border-Gavaskar Trophy in the last 10 years doesn't bother Pat Cummins too much as the Australian captain welcomed the Indian challenge on Thursday ahead of the first Test in Perth. Interestingly, both Australia and India will be led by fast bowling captains, a rare view probably for the first time in several decades. While Cummins will lead …

Australia vs India: Cummins eyes Border-Gavaskar bounce-back
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia vs India: Cummins eyes Border-Gavaskar bounce-back

Al Jazeera  

Australia head into the first Test against India on Friday seeking to end the tourists’ Border-Gavaskar dominance. “I think for about half the change-room, we haven’t won the Border-Gavaskar,” the fast bowler told reporters at Perth Stadium on Thursday on the eve of the series-opening test. So we’re all excited India right out there … one of the best teams …

Pat Cummins admits Australia is hoping to cement its legacy as a generational team with a series win over India
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pat Cummins admits Australia is hoping to cement its legacy as a generational team with a series win over India

ABC  

Pat Cummins admits Australia is embracing the opportunity to cement its legacy as a generational team ahead of the battle to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar trophy. Despite beating India in last year's World Test Championship final, Australia hasn't won a Test series against its modern rivals in almost a decade. "It's kind of one of the last things to tick off …

AUS vs IND, Australia Stats Preview: Steve Smith, Pat Cummins near major landmarks
3 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, Australia Stats Preview: Steve Smith, Pat Cummins near major landmarks

India Today  

Pat Cummins’ Australia have a massive task in their hands when they face India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Here are some records Australia can look forward to in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 315 – Runs Steve Smith needs to become the fourth Australian batter to reach the landmark of 10,000 runs in Test cricket. 513 – Runs Steve Smith needs …

‘Australia, We’ve Arrived!’: Team India Fires Warning Shot At Hosts Ahead Of BGT Opener In Perth | WATCH
4 months ago

‘Australia, We’ve Arrived!’: Team India Fires Warning Shot At Hosts Ahead Of BGT Opener In Perth | WATCH

ABP News  

Team India have sent a strong message to the Australian camp through a video ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener, set to take place in Perth from November 22. In the video message, India coaches Abhishek Nayar, Morne Morkel, Ryan ten Doeschate can be heard saying, “Australia, we have arrived.” The video, uploaded by the official social media handle of …

Pat Cummins awaits 'struggling' Kohli, Rohit on Australian shores, has plans to keep Rishabh Pant 'quiet'
4 months, 1 week ago

Pat Cummins awaits 'struggling' Kohli, Rohit on Australian shores, has plans to keep Rishabh Pant 'quiet'

Hindustan Times  

Pat Cummins is slowly and steadily becoming the true embodiment of the word 'clutch'. Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates with teammates Australia might be playing the white-ball series against Pakistan, but the world's focus remains on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Cummins' Australia and Rohit Sharma's India will square off in the five-match series, which will be played across Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, …

Cummins Fires Up for Border Gavaskar Trophy with Captain's Show vs Pakistan
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cummins Fires Up for Border Gavaskar Trophy with Captain's Show vs Pakistan

India Today  

Pat Cummins shines in Australia's dominant performance against Pakistan in the first ODI. Despite being rusty in the recent months, he showcased his leadership and skill with a remarkable display of bowling and batting. His consistent bowling and aggressive batting helped Australia secure a comfortable victory.

Pat Cummins hoping Australia can capitalise on India's Test struggles
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pat Cummins hoping Australia can capitalise on India's Test struggles

ABC  

Pat Cummins believes India's historic first series loss to New Zealand at home could deliver his team an advantage and the Australian captain his last major Test achievement. After losing a Test series in India early last year, Australia went on to have a spectacular 2023 against world cricket's superpower. Australia beat India comprehensively in the World Test Championship final …

Cummins Hints at Pitch Preferences for India Series
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cummins Hints at Pitch Preferences for India Series

India Today  

Australian captain Pat Cummins expresses his hope for a balanced Test series against India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. He acknowledges that pitch preparation is beyond his control but expresses his desire for a fair contest between bat and ball. The series will mark Cummins' first Test series against India on home soil as captain, and he has previously …

Cummins: Pant has been a major influence, we must keep him quiet
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Cummins: Pant has been a major influence, we must keep him quiet

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Australian captain Pat Cummins has acknowledged Rishabh Pant’s significant impact on India's back-to-back Test series victories in Australia. Rishabh Pant, 26, played a pivotal role in India’s historic triumphs in the 2018-19 and 2020-21 series, and recently made a remarkable return from a serious car accident in December 2022. "He's someone that has had a big influence in …

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